Network Rail will be upgrading the railway bridge on Peel Road in Thorntonhall starting on Saturday, October 5th. The project, part of the East Kilbride Enhancement, involves raising the parapets (side walls) of the bridge to accommodate the overhead line equipment that will power electric trains.

The work will require the closure of Peel Road at the bridge to all vehicles and pedestrians each night from 8 pm to 8 am during the five-week construction period. The road is expected to reopen on Friday, November 8th.

The parapet height will be increased from 1.55 meters to 1.85 meters to ensure the safe passage of the overhead line equipment beneath the bridge. This upgrade is a crucial step in the electrification of the railway line and will enable the introduction of more modern and environmentally friendly electric trains.


Claire Monaghan, Network Rail senior project engineer, said: "We’re pleased to be starting the work to raise the parapets on the bridge at Peel Road in Thorntonhall.

"This element of the East Kilbride Enhancement project will take just over a month to complete, with traffic management measures in place every night to allow the team to work safely.

"Our thanks go to members of the community for their patience and understanding while we complete this vital work."

The East Kilbride Enhancement project is part of a wider £140m investment at the centre of the Scottish Government’s ongoing strategy to decarbonise passengers services across Scotland’s Railway.

To find our more on the East Kilbride Enhancement project email EKEnhancements@networkrail.co.uk or call the Network Rail helpline on 03457 11 41 41. For the latest information and updates as the project progresses, follow on X (Twitter) @NetworkRailScot or visit www.scotlandsrailway.com.